Class of 2024 TE Michael Smith (GA) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (1/4/26)

[anomander]

A top 100 HS player to boot. Ohhh that Anomander

3 years ago. We should know by now that after a few years it really doesn’t mean anything. He won’t be near that as a transfer

 

[SUalldway]

TEs we need...
Smith would seem to be a RS soph--- 6'4" 250 lbs.
We have David Clement...didn't seem to play much in 2025 season.
RS Jr or senior...6'6" 260 lbs.
Finally, Tremble goes both ways...I'd kind of like to see him play LB if the other 2 workout.

Need to have Tremble stay at LB or Edge

 

[GoSU96]

It’s totally fine if you don’t agreement with me. It’s a discussion board. I never take anything personally and come here for the common love of orange and conversation. It’s all good, but i did specifically say that my preference is based on the player, not where they play. I actually said i’d prefer proven players from lower levels rather than back ups from SEC/B10. I just didn’t think the lower level guys who had announced visits were that good . Still, high upside. Let’s hope this one turns out.

There’s room enough for both. Meeks and Grant

 

[Oakland]

Not a GIF but here’s the tweet.

That never gets old

 

[Oakland]

Still there, found the link in a prior post of yours.



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I like the version with the other player in it.

 

[JustPherU]

https://gamecocksonline.com/sports/football/roster/player/michael-smith/

Played 4 games in 2025.

3 to play 3.

3 to play 3 but only can count on 1 with Orange.Everybody is on a one year deal now.

 

[FloridaCuse]

Nice replacement for Dan V.

Can he play QB in a pinch so as not to burn a freshman's redshirt? [I kid, I kid]

 

[MadNY3]

Love this pickup. Bet they showed a lot of Oronde tape.

 

[PAcuse]

 

[JrodCuse]

 

[swish7]

Michael Smith - Hudl Michael Smith on Hudl

Good looking player

 

[CbusCuse]

I really like this pickup. TE wasn’t the first position thought of as a need but it really was a pretty big need. SC doesn’t pass to the TE much. I mean this dude started a bunch of games for an SEC team…as a freshman. That is not an easy thing to do. Slowed to start the year as a Soph due to a shoulder injury in the spring and then decided to shut it down due to how he was being used after that. Appears to have great upside. I think he may give us what Villari gave us this year and Smith has 3 more years. Angeli has to be very happy with this pickup. He is going to like this guy. And I have a good feeling that he will block better than Villari and really help the run game to boot. Love picking up a talented every down type of TE.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Michael Smith is as boring and common name as you can get in the US.

Obviously was an absolute must sign from the portal.

 

[Biaxtar]

Still there, found the link in a prior post of yours.



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Thanks. Glad it is still around. Perfect play for modern-day recruiting.

 

[kcsu]

I really like this pickup. TE wasn’t the first position thought of as a need but it really was a pretty big need. SC doesn’t pass to the TE much. I mean this dude started a bunch of games for an SEC team…as a freshman. That is not an easy thing to do. Slowed to start the year as a Soph due to a shoulder injury in the spring and then decided to shut it down due to how he was being used after that. Appears to have great upside. I think he may give us what Villari gave us this year and Smith has 3 more years. Angeli has to be very happy with this pickup. He is going to like this guy. And I have a good feeling that he will block better than Villari and really help the run game to boot. Love picking up a talented every down type of TE.

Love Dan but this kid has more upside.

 

[upperdeck]

3 to play 3 but only can count on 1 with Orange.Everybody is on a one year deal now.

That's not really true though, is it? Everyone gets a 4 yr deal or whatever but is not guaranteed to be playing football.

 

[JustPherU]

That's not really true though, is it? Everyone gets a 4 yr deal or whatever but is not guaranteed to be playing football.

When they sign they are not obligated to stay more than a year is my point.

 

[Ozone!]

Michael,​

 

[swish7]

Looking at On3, 9% of the transfer portal is committed.

 

[upperdeck]

the numbers last year were like 30% of portal kids actually played up from the school they left. Far more go down levels. So, for most it's not really a great money decision, but it may be a better place to get to actually play.

 

[FrancoPizza]

Hey guys, this is a massive pickup. 3 to play 3.

I find it odd that we put so much value on having multiple years left. Every good player is always reevaluating their options after every season.

 

[CbusCuse]

Love Dan but this kid has more upside.

Agreed. I'm just saying that in 2026 I think we can get from Smith as a redshirt Sophomore what we would have gotten from Villari in 2025. But future years his upside could/should be even greater.

 

[CbusCuse]

I find it odd that we put so much value on having multiple years left. Every good player is always reevaluating their options after every season.

Years left still matters to some degree, but certainly much less than what it used to mean.

 

[CbusCuse]

Years left still matters to some degree, but certainly much less than what it used to mean.

I'll add that It may be even more valuable to add a player who has used their redshirt year already. That way sitting after 4 games participation to preserve a redshirt is not an option and you can guarantee their services for the entire season, assuming no injury.

 

[cali315phan]

I find it odd that we put so much value on having multiple years left. Every good player is always reevaluating their options after every season.

Old habits die hard fam